Supervisory Accountant

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the Nation's risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborating with industry to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.

Duties

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Evaluates program effectiveness by means of program accomplishment, quality and quantity of work produced, established performance standards, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance and technical competence. Implements planning strategies and controls for submission of data, including recommending protocols for the basis of budget requests/expenditures, audit and program resource requests/allocations and decisions. Responsible for issuance, maintenance, and accuracy of fiscal policy and procedures. Reviews fiscal operating policies and procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and program guidelines of field office support staff for the purpose of determining conformity to federal requirements. Drafts and fianlizes instructions, procedures, manuals, etc., for leadership approval involving proposed fiscal system(s) or correction to any deficiencies in teh accounting system. Military Spouses & US Foreign Service Spouses Only: This position is remote work and telework eligible consistent with the Agency's telework and remote work program policy. Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are eligible for 100% telework in accordance with agency policy.

Qualifications

Do NOT copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must describe your work and experience, in your own words. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. Degree: Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited institution that included a major field of study in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours may include up to 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours of credit in business law. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts). OR B. Combination of education and experience: A combination of education and experience with at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND include one of the following: (1) 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours of business law; (2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or (3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours or 22.5 quarter hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester hour or 36 quarter hour requirement of statement A above, provided that (a) I have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that I have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in statement A above; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours in accounting, my education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or certificate). IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify at the GS-14 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Mastery knowledge and skill of financial management concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations and accounting policies, systems and procedures to provide staff direction and guidance; Ability to apply a high level of sound, independent judgment in the solution of financial related issues, questions, and problems related to the agency management program and develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts; Provides broad administrative and policy direction to standardize business processes, specifically as it relates to internal controls, and the financial statement audit. This includes the drafting of Directives, Standard Operating Procedures, and desk guides; Reviews fiscal related submissions for substance, and conformance with instructions, completeness, accuracy, and appropriate authorizations; AND Supervises a staff engaged in substantive professional, technical or administrative work. Supervisory functions include responsibility for ensuring timely performance of satisfactory volumes and quality of work, acceptance, amendment, or rejection of work. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule (GS) position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). NOTE: Current or former GS federal civilian employees, within the previous 52 weeks, applying for a position under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) must meet time-in-grade requirements. Time After Competitive Appointment: By the closing date specified in this job announcement, current Federal civilian employees must wait at least 90 days after their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive service referral certificate before promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reassignment, or detail. All qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification AND Time-in-Grade claims will be subject to verification.

Education

If you are using your education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements specified in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that include your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Failure to submit the required transcript may result in an ineligible determ